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MK55 XYC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 159,387 miles

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both front wing panels corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

centre section exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside door mirror secured using tape

offside front coil spring corroding

offside wiper blade split

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,054 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside body damage

Offside Front wing corroded and holed but secure and not likely to cause injury

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2021 147,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded and holed but secure and not likely to cause injury

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,269 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front wing panels corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

centre section exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

offside door mirror secured using tape

offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Aug 2020 140,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both front wing panels corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

centre section exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

offside door mirror secured using tape

offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre wearing to edges

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,031 miles

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,377 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to centre rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 15 Aug 2018 121,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to centre rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn to 2mm but less on inner edges

headlamp lenses faded

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and nearside outer sill

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2017 113,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn to 2mm but less on inner edges

headlamp lenses faded

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and nearside outer sill

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,087 miles

bodywork damaged

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,899 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing worn & slight noise

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,671 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MK55 XYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK55 XYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK55 XYC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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